Question 1

What did the Fauvists and Expressionists do to repudiate traditional notions of pictorial representation?

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Question 2

Alfred Stieglitz was the chief proponent of European Modern art in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mexico
B)   Japan
C)   America
D)   CanadaE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 3

__________ wanted Futurism to break Italy free from its past.

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A)   Höch
B)   Tatlin
C)   Marinetti
D)   PicassoE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

An outgrowth of the Russian Revolution,__________ comprised a group of artists dedicated to working collectively for the state.

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A)   Suprematism
B)   Cubism
C)   Constructivism
D)   OrphismE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

How did Marcel Duchamp's Fountain change the course of art?

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Question 6

Hartley,Dove,and O'Keeffe were all supported by __________ and shown in his gallery.

Accepted Answer

A)   Henry Moore
B)   Jacob Lawrence
C)   Alfred Stieglitz
D)   Salvador DaliE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following was a significant factor in providing New York with the foundation to supersede Paris as the center of the modern art world?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Armory Show
B)   the 291 Gallery
C)   the Harlem Renaissance
D)   the Federal Arts ProjectE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Villa Savoye reflects Le Corbusier's ___________ ideals in its geometric design and avoidance of ornamentation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dada
B)   Bauhaus
C)   Purist
D)   FuturistE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Why and how did Dada ask radical questions about the nature of art itself?

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Question 10

Why did Mexican muralists employ naturalism in the works they produced for public buildings?

Accepted Answer

A)   It symbolized the historical status of Western culture.
B)   The government felt the public could not comprehend abstract art.
C)   They wanted to reference Native American traditions.
D)   European modernism did not impact Mexico until the mid-twentieth century.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Grant Wood was one of the _______________ artists who explored Midwestern themes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cubist
B)   Regionalist
C)   Orphist
D)   ExpressionistE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 12

How did early twentieth-century artists systematically undermine the traditional rules of Western art?

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Question 13

Augusta Savage was a sculptor in the __________ Renaissance.

Accepted Answer

A)   Harlem
B)   Suprematism
C)   Ashcan
D)   CubistE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Weston believed that ____________ made a great photograph and not dark room manipulation.

Accepted Answer

A)   natural beauty of an object
B)   the picturesque quality of a scene
C)   the artistic choices of the photographer
D)   the ability to adjust lightingE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Why did Modern art arrive later in the Americas than it did in Europe and what was it like?

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Modern art arrived later in the Americas than it did in Europe for a few reasons. Firstly, Europe has a longer history of artistic development and a well-established art market, which made it easier for modern art movements to gain traction. Additionally, the Americas were more focused on establishing their own cultural identity and artistic traditions, which initially led to a slower acceptance of modern art styles.

When modern art did arrive in the Americas, it was characterized by a diverse range of movements and styles. In the early 20th century, artists in the Americas began experimenting with Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, among other avant-garde movements. This led to a vibrant and dynamic art scene that reflected the unique cultural and social developments in the region.

Overall, modern art in the Americas was a product of both international influences and local innovation, resulting in a rich and varied artistic landscape that continues to evolve to this day.

Question 16

The use of metal beams and girders was a main feature in the development of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   skyscrapers
B)   Suprematism
C)   murals
D)   ConstructivismE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Sonia __________ not only produced paintings with her husband,but also designed fabric and clothing on her own.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lissitzky
B)   Delaunay
C)   Malevich
D)   MondrianE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

How did the Suprematists combine Cubist picture space with complete abstraction?

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Question 19

Abstract Expressionism can be interpreted as a response to the cataclysmic events of the early twentieth century in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   The artists rebelled against artistic traditions of the past.
B)   It reflected a sense of social alienation and existential crisis.
C)   It was a manifestation of the artists' radical political views.
D)   Artists hoped to express universal truths and sublime experience.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Portrait of a German Officer is the work of the artist __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Georgia O'Keeffe
B)   Arthur Dove
C)   Marsden Hartley
D)   John SloanE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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